Opinion

Gov. Josh Shapiro Targets Private Equity in Pennsylvania Health Care

Gov of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, is taking a hard stance against private equity’s growing presence in health care, calling for increased transparency and oversight.  He argues that reform is needed...

Kensington Residents Debate Quetcy Lozada’s Mobile Services Ban

On Wednesday night, Kensington residents gathered for a community meeting to discuss Councilmember Quetcy Lozada’s bill, which would ban mobile service providers from operating in residential areas and certain...

We all have a role in protecting democracy

By Lauren Cristella With the 2020 election still being litigated through multiple indictments of a former president, it’s easy to feel a roller coaster of...

Improving K–12 civic literacy is an investment in our democracy

By Aizaz Gill The 2022 midterm elections results demonstrated that more Pennsylvania voters are rejecting partisan rancor and seeking common ground. While this is a...

Letter to the Editor

Allan Domb is right for the Riverwards With the building in the Riverwards and the level of vacant lots and buildings throughout the city, we...

The coming green economy and the future of Philadelphia

By John B. Kelly The future of natural gas is at risk due to efforts to transition to an electrified/low carbon energy world. This is...

Why every Philadelphian needs a will

By Jonathan J. Koehler and Michaela Graf Murder is sudden. It does not wait for you to plan out how to care for your family,...

Help available for domestic violence victims

By Joanna Otero-Cruz I have held the hands of a father with tears coursing down his cheeks as he says, “I only wish she had...
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